Donald trump, and their propensity for street violence. The group has publicly claimed openness to men “of all races,” but reporting and expert analysis link proud boys ideology and members to white‑nationalist currents. While their raison d’être may center on trump, there are religious dimensions to their ideology which make them kin to other religious nationalist groups That is, the proud boys exist to oppose contemporary religious pluralism. While the proud boys vehemently deny adhering to a racist ideology, the organization is deeply rooted in white nationalism and misogyny.
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